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Common
name: "Dwarf Blue Queen Sage"
Latin name: Salvia nemorosa
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Zone: 4
- 9
Elevation to: 8500'
Growth habit: Clump forming
Max height: 15" - 30"
Spread: 24"
Flowers: Yes, June - July
Flower type: Racemes
Native to area: No
Available varieties: 15+
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Pictured: S.
numorosa 'Dwarf Blue Queen' |
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Cultivation:
Plant in full sun in well drained soil. Tolerates most soil types
and short periods of drought well. Space new container grown
plants 24" - 30" apart. Deadhead after initial
flowering to promote a second showing in fall. Flowers are
excellent for cutting and attracting humming birds.
Propagation:
Seed can be started in a cold frame or greenhouse in early spring
and moved outdoors after danger of frost has passed. For faster
growth... purchase pre-started plants at your local Garden Center.
Once established plants can be divided in spring.
Potential pests ~ diseases:
Aphids or spider mites. |
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